Lift Kit for 2018 Airstream Bambi with Dexter 3,500 lb Torflex Axles

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I have a 2018 Airstream 16, Bambi, Sport. I have a Dexter axle, which lift kit will work for it? I need at least 2inch rise in height.

asked by: Ted

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It appears your 2018 Airstream Bambi Sport, 16' has a 3,500 lb. Torflex axle. You will want the # K71-707-01, this will give you a lift of 2-5/8 inches.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

You have a Dexter #11 Torflex axle. Dexter offers a spacer kit as part #K71-724-02, but it's sold as a tandem axle kit only and isn't available for a single axle so you'd have some leftover parts you wouldn't need. If you don't…

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Answer 2

Thank you for providing that picture. Since you have a 3,500 lb torsion axle we know it is a Dexter #10 Torflex. This means the #K71-707-01 is indeed the correct lift kit for your trailer.

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Answer 3

Based on my research it looks like your 2017 Airstream 19 Flying Cloud is equipped with a #11 Dexter Torflex Axle. I do recommend verifying this by checking the main tag/sticker on the axle itself. For this axle type we have the Torflex Lift Kit…

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Answer 4

There's two places you can find the axle info typically. Up on the VIN plate the info should be listed there as well as on a sticker on the axle tube itself. With that said we've had customers with similar Bambi Sport 22 foot models who have…

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Answer 5

To choose the proper lift kit for your 2019 Bambi Sport Single you will first need to determine what axle is on your trailer. There will be a few spots you can check to help identify the axle. If the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you…

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Answer 6

Your 2022 Basecamp should have a Dexter Torflex torsion axle, and since it is 3,150 lbs it should also be a #10 Torflex axle. However, we have no way of verifying this so you'll have to take a peek under the trailer and at the axle itself; there…

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Answer 7

I looked up your Dexter axle info and you have a 3,500 lb Torflex axle which the part #K71-707-01 would be the correct lift kit for. This will give you a lift of 2-5/8 inches.

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Answer 8

Based on my research your 2017 Airstream Basecamp travel trailer has a 4,000 lb Dexter Torflex axle; for that axle the correct lift kit is the Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle - 2-5/8" Lift #K71-707-01. This lift kit is a fit for a #10 Torflex…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photos they were very helpful and I can tell you that based on those you can absolutely use the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-707-01. This will work on your #10 Torflex axle without any problem; it would only be an issue if you had…

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Answer 10

I can absolutely confirm the correct lift kit for your trailer. Based on your photos, you do in fact have a #10 Torflex axle, and they are compatible with the lift kits because you do not have 3" high-profile brackets (which just means the…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Lift Kit for 2018 Airstream Bambi with Dexter 3,500 lb Torflex Axles

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